Introduction to American Mahjong

American Mahjong is a fun and challenging tile game adapted in the early 20th Century from Chinese style mahjong, played with 152 tiles and a National Mah Jongg League card, which details the rules and potential winning hands for the game (card for future use not included in the class fee). This class introduces the game's history before diving into the fundamentals required for understanding and successfully playing this popular pastime. Students will learn strategies, etiquette and gameplay mechanics in a supportive small-group setting..

• Event location: Lounge
• Course ID: 82891
• Instructor: Kerri Bierman
• Bio: Kerri Bierman is the founder of Bay Area Mahj, where she teaches public and private American Mahjong classes, coordinates mahjong themed events, and works to build a community around mahjong in the greater Bay Area. Kerri learned to play mahjong alongside friends in 2011 and has been addicted ever since! With a background in the nonprofit world in event planning and education and as a certified Oh My Mahjong instructor, she brings patience, fun and community to her mahjong classes. Follow Bay Area Mahj on Instagram @bayareamahj for more information. Kerri lives in Lafayette with her husband and 2 sons, and loves to cook, travel and of course, play mahjong in her free time.